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Bells Porter

Bells Porter

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93
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A Porter brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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7403.68/5.03.68/5.05.6%94.1English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A dark ale for all occasions. A blend of dark malt gives this beer flavors of coffee and chocolate with some smokey roasted notes.

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 SB (291), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/518/20

Mar 12, 2006  
From bottle

Poured dark with ruby highlights. Nice thick off-white foamy head. Aroma roasty. Flavor big on the coffee notes with hints of chocolate in the middle and back. Whoa....I feel like I just took 3 shots of espresso, Nice! Smooth, Velvety mouthfeel. Medium bodied. Great Porter, this has become my go-to beer!


 WeeHeavySD (1861), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 10, 2008  
12oz i’ve been sitting on for way too long. Batch 6723. Pours black with a tan head. Nose is sweet and malty. Taste is sweet and malty. Its decent look forward to trying a fresher bottle.


 riversideAK (1648), Shoreline, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Bottle from hellbilly. Thanks! Pours a nice dark brown with a frothy beige head. The aroma is husky dark malts, mild roast, and a touch of sweetness. The flavor is similar with a good dose of dark malts, some chocolate, and some light roast. The finish is a little dry and roasty with a moderate hop profile as well. Carbonation is medium, and the beer drinks smooth.


 lordeche (336), Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/514/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Dark brown with some amber highlights and an off-white head. Aroma is mild with notes of roasted malts, cocoa, vanilla, and nuttiness. Flavor is also mild, bordering on thin, although the flavor that is there is good- chocolate, vanilla, and some slight smokey roasted notes. Creamy mouthfeel is nice.


mcjay (78), Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Oct 5, 2008    Updated: Oct 6, 2008
Dark amber/black color with a thin tan head. Mild roasted and slightly sweet aroma with a robust but smooth taste, a bitter finish and a hint of chocolate.


WakeandBake (94), Greenville, Michigan, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/518/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Bottle.A nice dark oily pour,with a thin light tan head.Nice aroma of coffee,smoke,and tobacco. Thick body,with flavors of dark coco,coffee,and toasted malt,creamy mouthfeel. Very Nice



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